Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
I use The Lab Vancouver a lot for 120 color stuff. I do sheet film in black and white, so I have only sent them one sheet of 4x5 and it turned out fine.
I ship my film in pre-paid express post envelopes. I don't do much else to pack it and it seems to survive just fine. They do a very thorough job of packaging it when they send it back.
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
I've heard nothing but good reports about Edward Burtynsky's lab, Toronto Image Works:
http://www.torontoimageworks.com/
-Dan
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
I live on the east coast and there are no options for E6 over here so I've been sending my stuff to http://Torontoimageworks.com and have been happy with the results. They give a 10% discount when you mail it in with your credit card information too which makes it more worth it because of shipping.
But I'm going to try this guy next time I have enough to send in http://www.e6it.ca/, seems like some more reasonable prices (particularly for E6), and I'm not in a big rush for my stuff. He's just a guy that does it at home once a week on the weekend, all fresh chems which is nice.
For shipping I try to ship in the films box, this reduces confusion and makes me wait until I have enough to make the shipping worth it. Pack it all up in a box and send it. Usually costs about $12-$14 for a couple 4x5 boxes and 5+ 120 rolls each way. When it's sent back each sheet is in its own protector and they flip the box around to reduce movement. If you've not got a lot I've sent 120 in bubble wrap envelopes and I'm sure sheet film would do fine that way too.
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
GPC Labworks is where I used to send my 4x5 C-41 film until I was properly set up at home.
They also do E-6 and can process 5x7 as well.
Prices are reasonable and it's a family business, where nice guys run the joint.
http://gpclabworks.com/services.php
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
I use Borealis in Montreal.
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
A second thumbs up for the The Lab in Vancouver. Great darkroom. Dip and Dunk set up for B&W and Colour.
D.
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
Great, thanks for all the replies.
Since I'm new to this 4x5 world, I only have the film boxes that I'm currently using. Any ideas on where to pickup some empty boxes so I can ship some film to be developed. I don't want to get 20+ shots into using the camera and realise that I'm doing something totally wrong.
Thanks,
James
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
Yep, another supporter of GPC in Ottawa.
Re: 4x5 processing - Canada
Another vote for The Lab.
ABC Photocolor is also a decent lab. They've now moved into the facility once occupied by G. King Photo.
Custom Color in Yaletown is another decent lab.
Cheers